Nov. 4, 2012 at 8:31am with 4,725 notes
Reblogged from ourpresidents
“In Event of Moon Disaster”, July 18, 1969.
White House speechwriter, William Safire, was asked to write a speech that President Nixon would make in case the Apollo 11 astronauts were stranded on the Moon.
It was never delivered, and this speech was quietly tucked away into Nixon’s records.
From - “American Originals” Treasures from the National Archives
Source: Nixon Library
Aug. 19, 2012 at 10:33pm with 3,027 notes
Reblogged from cameronmoll
Cameron Moll / Designer, Speaker, Author: Twelve Days
I’m blessed to have remarkable parents who created opportunities for unforgettable experiences during my childhood. This is one of those experiences.
Leading up to Christmas one year, my parents gathered the family together and announced that we would be helping another family in need….
